Zappin' Skeeters Corporation Needs to Know Its Cost of Retained

question 57

Multiple Choice

Zappin' Skeeters Corporation needs to know its cost of retained earnings. Based on the following information, compute the cost of retained earnings: The stock sells for $25, flotation costs are $3 and the firm is in the 35% tax bracket.

• A) 15.71%
• B) 9.11%
• C) 12.56%
• D) 10.72%

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